Hopkinsville, KY 42240Position Type ::Full-time Merit (18A)Work Week ::37.5 hr/wk Pay Grade ::13Special Entrance Rate ::NoPost Employment Requirements ::Must obtain certification as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor from the Kentucky Board of Certification of Alcohol and Drug Counselors within four years of appointment. (KRS 309) Click here for more information.Additional Requirements ::Upon appointment, employees in this class may be required to maintain a valid driver's license and required to drive a licensed vehicle. This status may be necessary for the length of time in this class. If this is necessary it will be listed in the specific position description for that position. Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check. Applicants and employees in positions which perform job duties that may require contact with offenders in the custody or supervision of the Department of Corrections or with youth in the care, custody, or supervision of the Department of Juvenile Justice must meet qualifications pursuant to the federal Prison Rape Elimination Act, 28 C.F.R.115.17 and 115.317.Description of Job Duties:Provides approved counseling techniques to encourage self-disclosure, motivate for change, overcome denial, and confront manipulative behavioral to chemically dependent clients in psychiatric hospital. Coordinates consultation, referral services, aftercare and post-treatment services. Maintain client records including social history, treatment plan, progress notes, aftercare plan and termination summaries. Monitors and records clients' behavior and responds to it therapeutically. Conduct education classes. Other duties as assigned.Special Requirements ::Must obtain certification as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor from the Kentucky Board of Certification of Alcohol and Drug Counselors (http://adc.ky.gov/) within four years of appointment. (KRS 309). http://www.lrc.ky.gov/KRS/309-00/CHAPTER.HTMJob Group ::HUMAN SERVICESCharacteristics of the Job ::Performs counseling functions with chemically dependent persons in a rehabilitation program in which counseling, referral services and post-care services are coordinated; and performs other duties as required.Minimum Requirement - Education ::Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, health or a related field.Minimum Requirement - Experience ::NoneSubstitute Education for Experience ::NoneSubstitute Experience for Education ::Certification as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor from the Kentucky Board of Certification of Alcohol and Drug Counselors will substitute for the required college.Salary Range::Pay Grade 13 (MIN-MID) $32,042.40 - $42,656.40 yearly at 37.5 hour work week OR $34,178.64 - $45,500.16 yearly at 40 hour work week Work Schedule ::1st ShiftPost Date ::03/14/2018Post Ending Date ::03/23/2018Vacancy Type ::Promotional - Open Only To State Merit Employees Probationary Period ::This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months. For additional information refer to: http://www.lrc.ky.gov/kar/101/001/325.htm.FLSA Designation:NON-EXEMPT - The position(s) is/are not exempt from FLSA requirements for time and a half overtime compensation. The employee(s) will earn time and a half for time worked in excess of 40 hours per work week. Agency Contact email and/or telephone number ::laura.porter@ky.govTypical Working Conditions ::Works within a treatment setting for alcohol and drug abusers.